President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, who is on an official visit to Turkey, has held talks with three ministers.
This is Muizzu's first trip abroad since taking office. He earlier met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
During the meeting with Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yalikaya, discussions were held on enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security and training for domestic civil defense.
Muizzu also held discussions with the country's National Education Minister to provide more opportunities to Maldivian students.
He said that Maldives needs more assistance in the fields of earth science, child care, therapy and rehabilitation as well as medical education.
During the talks with Turkish Deputy Minister of Trade Mustafa Tuzcu, discussions were held on cooperation in tourism, construction and renewable energy.
Muizzu underscored the Maldives' eagerness to explore opportunities for increased trade and investment, emphasizing that the aspirations for greater national development resonate deeply with the Maldivian people.
He also suggested increasing Turkish Airlines flights to the Maldives, considering the nation's potential as a hub connecting the West to the East.
Muizzu, accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed, and a high-level Ministerial Delegation, is making his first Official Visit overseas to Türkiye from 26-29 November.
